Dalmore 1966 30 Year Old bottle

No. 02 · Highland single malt

Dalmore 1966 30 Year Old

By Deepak Bali · Tasted

  • Own bottle · bought, not sent
  • Tasted neat, then with water
  • Scored on the five-step card

“A beautifully mature Dalmore with considerable depth and character.”

Step 01: Bottle identity

Distillery
Dalmore
Region
Highland
Age
30 years
Release
1966
Bottle
70cl
Glass
Glencairn
Tasted
5 Nov 2026

Step 02: The glass

Nose
Orange oil, dark honey, old leather and a faint tobacco note.
  • Orange oil
  • Dark honey
  • Old leather
  • Tobacco
Palate
Stewed fruits, bitter orange, walnuts and a slightly waxy texture.
  • Stewed fruits
  • Bitter orange
  • Walnuts
  • Waxy
Finish
Long and drying, with dark chocolate, spice and mature oak.
  • Long
  • Drying
  • Dark chocolate
  • Mature oak

Step 03: Collector’s verdict

A beautifully mature Dalmore with considerable depth and character. The oak complements the fruit, although a slightly drying finish prevents it from reaching the very highest scores.

8.9 sits in the Very good band (8.5–8.9).

Deepak BaliTasting card · No. 02

Dalmore 1966 30 Year Old

Highland · Tasted 5 Nov 2026

8.9/10 · Very good

Nose
Orange oil, Dark honey, Old leather
Palate
Stewed fruits, Bitter orange, Walnuts
Finish
Long, Drying, Dark chocolate

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